SMBE IDEA taskforce
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Official account of the SMBE IDEA taskforce. Inclusion, Diversity, Equity, and Access. Promoting Inclusion ♿ | Diversity 🌈 | Equity ⚖️ | Access 🔑 in molecular evolution through funding, initiatives & community action 🌍
February 11th is the International Day of Women and Girls in Science!
The IDEA Task Force and @official-smbe.bsky.social support gender equity in molecular biology and evolution - today and every day.
#InternationalDayofWomenandGirlsinScience
The IDEA Task Force and @official-smbe.bsky.social support gender equity in molecular biology and evolution - today and every day.
#InternationalDayofWomenandGirlsinScience
February 11, 2026 at 10:12 PM
February 11th is the International Day of Women and Girls in Science!
The IDEA Task Force and @official-smbe.bsky.social support gender equity in molecular biology and evolution - today and every day.
#InternationalDayofWomenandGirlsinScience
The IDEA Task Force and @official-smbe.bsky.social support gender equity in molecular biology and evolution - today and every day.
#InternationalDayofWomenandGirlsinScience
Febuary is #BlackHistoryMonth.
The SMBE IDEA Task Force would like to join in celebrating black scientists across the world, shaping and advancing molecular biology and evolution.
If you have suggestions on how SMBE can strive for further racial equity, let us know here smbe.org/idea-initiatives/
The SMBE IDEA Task Force would like to join in celebrating black scientists across the world, shaping and advancing molecular biology and evolution.
If you have suggestions on how SMBE can strive for further racial equity, let us know here smbe.org/idea-initiatives/
IDEA Initiatives
SMBE, through the IDEA (Inclusion, Diversity, Equity, and Access) Task Force, aims to address systemic racism, sexism, colonialism, and other exclusion in our society. SMBE DIVERSITY STATEMENT Our goa...
www.smbe.org
February 5, 2026 at 4:56 PM
Febuary is #BlackHistoryMonth.
The SMBE IDEA Task Force would like to join in celebrating black scientists across the world, shaping and advancing molecular biology and evolution.
If you have suggestions on how SMBE can strive for further racial equity, let us know here smbe.org/idea-initiatives/
The SMBE IDEA Task Force would like to join in celebrating black scientists across the world, shaping and advancing molecular biology and evolution.
If you have suggestions on how SMBE can strive for further racial equity, let us know here smbe.org/idea-initiatives/
Here can find more information about
📨 Abstract submission
smbe2026.org/abstracts
📋 Programme details
smbe2026.org/programme
#SMBE2026
📨 Abstract submission
smbe2026.org/abstracts
📋 Programme details
smbe2026.org/programme
#SMBE2026
January 30, 2026 at 9:25 AM
Here can find more information about
📨 Abstract submission
smbe2026.org/abstracts
📋 Programme details
smbe2026.org/programme
#SMBE2026
📨 Abstract submission
smbe2026.org/abstracts
📋 Programme details
smbe2026.org/programme
#SMBE2026
Join us for the IDEA Symposium at SMBE 2026 (June 28–July 2) in Copenhagen! We celebrate SMBE’s commitment to inclusion, equity, and diversity by addressing systemic inequities in molecular biology and evolution.
💬 Like to participate? Abstract deadline is February 3rd!
smbe2026.org/symposia/
💬 Like to participate? Abstract deadline is February 3rd!
smbe2026.org/symposia/
January 30, 2026 at 9:24 AM
Join us for the IDEA Symposium at SMBE 2026 (June 28–July 2) in Copenhagen! We celebrate SMBE’s commitment to inclusion, equity, and diversity by addressing systemic inequities in molecular biology and evolution.
💬 Like to participate? Abstract deadline is February 3rd!
smbe2026.org/symposia/
💬 Like to participate? Abstract deadline is February 3rd!
smbe2026.org/symposia/
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SMBE2026 IDEA Symposium: Advancing Inclusion, Diversity, Equity, and Accessibility in Molecular Biology and Evolution
@smbe-idea.bsky.social
📨 Abstract submission
smbe2026.org/abstracts
📋 Programme details
smbe2026.org/programme
#SMBE2026
@smbe-idea.bsky.social
📨 Abstract submission
smbe2026.org/abstracts
📋 Programme details
smbe2026.org/programme
#SMBE2026
January 9, 2026 at 12:37 PM
SMBE2026 IDEA Symposium: Advancing Inclusion, Diversity, Equity, and Accessibility in Molecular Biology and Evolution
@smbe-idea.bsky.social
📨 Abstract submission
smbe2026.org/abstracts
📋 Programme details
smbe2026.org/programme
#SMBE2026
@smbe-idea.bsky.social
📨 Abstract submission
smbe2026.org/abstracts
📋 Programme details
smbe2026.org/programme
#SMBE2026
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Today is world kindness day!
Let's strive for workplace inclusion, fostering empathy and collaboration ✨
Happy #worldkindessday from the SMBE IDEA Task Force 💡🌎
Let's strive for workplace inclusion, fostering empathy and collaboration ✨
Happy #worldkindessday from the SMBE IDEA Task Force 💡🌎
November 13, 2025 at 1:32 PM
Today is world kindness day!
Let's strive for workplace inclusion, fostering empathy and collaboration ✨
Happy #worldkindessday from the SMBE IDEA Task Force 💡🌎
Let's strive for workplace inclusion, fostering empathy and collaboration ✨
Happy #worldkindessday from the SMBE IDEA Task Force 💡🌎
We’re sorry to hear about the difficult experiences you’ve faced. Your perspective highlights key challenges that Indigenous scholars encounter in biology. We deeply appreciate your reflections, and they will help inform ongoing efforts to build a more inclusive and equitable scientific community.
November 5, 2025 at 12:06 PM
We’re sorry to hear about the difficult experiences you’ve faced. Your perspective highlights key challenges that Indigenous scholars encounter in biology. We deeply appreciate your reflections, and they will help inform ongoing efforts to build a more inclusive and equitable scientific community.
You’ve highlighted how biology education can challenge Indigenous ways of knowing, as well as the ongoing impacts of anti-Indigenous racism and erasure. Recognizing these issues is key for fostering a more inclusive and equitable scientific community, and we appreciate your reflections. Thank you 🙏
November 5, 2025 at 12:01 PM
You’ve highlighted how biology education can challenge Indigenous ways of knowing, as well as the ongoing impacts of anti-Indigenous racism and erasure. Recognizing these issues is key for fostering a more inclusive and equitable scientific community, and we appreciate your reflections. Thank you 🙏
That’s a powerful observation. Do you think there are particular barriers that make biology especially inaccessible to Indigenous scholars?
November 5, 2025 at 11:41 AM
That’s a powerful observation. Do you think there are particular barriers that make biology especially inaccessible to Indigenous scholars?
💡If you have any suggestions on how SMBE can be more inclusive, you can let us know anonymously via a form on our website www.smbe.org/idea-initiat...
IDEA Initiatives
SMBE, through the IDEA (Inclusion, Diversity, Equity, and Access) Task Force, aims to address systemic racism, sexism, colonialism, and other exclusion in our society. SMBE DIVERSITY STATEMENT Our goa...
www.smbe.org
November 5, 2025 at 11:16 AM
💡If you have any suggestions on how SMBE can be more inclusive, you can let us know anonymously via a form on our website www.smbe.org/idea-initiat...
November is Native American Heritage Month - a time to elevate the histories, cultures, and contributions of Indigenous peoples.
#NativeAmericanHeritageMonth
On the SMBE IDEA Task Force we aim to support efforts to remove the barriers that have historically excluded many voices from science 🗣️
#NativeAmericanHeritageMonth
On the SMBE IDEA Task Force we aim to support efforts to remove the barriers that have historically excluded many voices from science 🗣️
November 5, 2025 at 11:14 AM
November is Native American Heritage Month - a time to elevate the histories, cultures, and contributions of Indigenous peoples.
#NativeAmericanHeritageMonth
On the SMBE IDEA Task Force we aim to support efforts to remove the barriers that have historically excluded many voices from science 🗣️
#NativeAmericanHeritageMonth
On the SMBE IDEA Task Force we aim to support efforts to remove the barriers that have historically excluded many voices from science 🗣️
💚 Today is 𝙒𝙤𝙧𝙡𝙙 𝙈𝙚𝙣𝙩𝙖𝙡 𝙃𝙚𝙖𝙡𝙩𝙝 𝘿𝙖𝙮!
Let’s take a moment to care for ourselves and each other 🌱
The 𝗜𝗗𝗘𝗔 𝗧𝗮𝘀𝗸 𝗙𝗼𝗿𝗰𝗲 and @official-smbe.bsky.social support mental well-being in science 🧠✨
💬 Share your favorite self-care tip below & let’s support our community! #WorldMentalHealthDay #AcademicSky
Let’s take a moment to care for ourselves and each other 🌱
The 𝗜𝗗𝗘𝗔 𝗧𝗮𝘀𝗸 𝗙𝗼𝗿𝗰𝗲 and @official-smbe.bsky.social support mental well-being in science 🧠✨
💬 Share your favorite self-care tip below & let’s support our community! #WorldMentalHealthDay #AcademicSky
October 10, 2025 at 10:00 AM
💚 Today is 𝙒𝙤𝙧𝙡𝙙 𝙈𝙚𝙣𝙩𝙖𝙡 𝙃𝙚𝙖𝙡𝙩𝙝 𝘿𝙖𝙮!
Let’s take a moment to care for ourselves and each other 🌱
The 𝗜𝗗𝗘𝗔 𝗧𝗮𝘀𝗸 𝗙𝗼𝗿𝗰𝗲 and @official-smbe.bsky.social support mental well-being in science 🧠✨
💬 Share your favorite self-care tip below & let’s support our community! #WorldMentalHealthDay #AcademicSky
Let’s take a moment to care for ourselves and each other 🌱
The 𝗜𝗗𝗘𝗔 𝗧𝗮𝘀𝗸 𝗙𝗼𝗿𝗰𝗲 and @official-smbe.bsky.social support mental well-being in science 🧠✨
💬 Share your favorite self-care tip below & let’s support our community! #WorldMentalHealthDay #AcademicSky
🤝 In 2024, the 𝗦𝗠𝗕𝗘 𝗡𝗼𝗻-𝗣𝗮𝗿𝗮𝗰𝗵𝘂𝘁𝗲 𝗦𝗰𝗶𝗲𝗻𝗰𝗲 𝗙𝘂𝗻𝗱𝗶𝗻𝗴 from @official-smbe.bsky.social went to Drs. Boris Armel Olou, Jean Legeay, Jean Evans Israel Codjia & Roël Dire Houdanon for their project strengthening African researchers in Molecular Biology & Bioinformatics.
✨ Excited about the impact so far!
✨ Excited about the impact so far!
October 10, 2025 at 9:13 AM
🤝 In 2024, the 𝗦𝗠𝗕𝗘 𝗡𝗼𝗻-𝗣𝗮𝗿𝗮𝗰𝗵𝘂𝘁𝗲 𝗦𝗰𝗶𝗲𝗻𝗰𝗲 𝗙𝘂𝗻𝗱𝗶𝗻𝗴 from @official-smbe.bsky.social went to Drs. Boris Armel Olou, Jean Legeay, Jean Evans Israel Codjia & Roël Dire Houdanon for their project strengthening African researchers in Molecular Biology & Bioinformatics.
✨ Excited about the impact so far!
✨ Excited about the impact so far!
🤝 In 2024, the 𝗜𝗗𝗘𝗔 𝗴𝗿𝗮𝗻𝘁 from @official-smbe.bsky.social went to Drs. Rori Rohlfs and Emilia Huerta-Sanchez for their podcast ScienceWise!
✨ We are happy to have contributed to their project!
🎙️ @sciencewisepod.bsky.social
✨ We are happy to have contributed to their project!
🎙️ @sciencewisepod.bsky.social
October 9, 2025 at 11:59 AM
🤝 In 2024, the 𝗜𝗗𝗘𝗔 𝗴𝗿𝗮𝗻𝘁 from @official-smbe.bsky.social went to Drs. Rori Rohlfs and Emilia Huerta-Sanchez for their podcast ScienceWise!
✨ We are happy to have contributed to their project!
🎙️ @sciencewisepod.bsky.social
✨ We are happy to have contributed to their project!
🎙️ @sciencewisepod.bsky.social
⏳ Don't miss out! Submit your proposals by 𝗢𝗰𝘁 𝟭𝟬 and help shape a more inclusive science community!
@official-smbe.bsky.social #AcademicSky
@official-smbe.bsky.social #AcademicSky
October 3, 2025 at 4:29 PM
⏳ Don't miss out! Submit your proposals by 𝗢𝗰𝘁 𝟭𝟬 and help shape a more inclusive science community!
@official-smbe.bsky.social #AcademicSky
@official-smbe.bsky.social #AcademicSky
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❗REMINDER - the call for proposals for SMBE IDEA initiatives for 2025/2026 will close soon - apply by October 10th
Categories:
💡 IDEA ($25k)
🪂 Non-Parachute Science ($10k)
🗣️ Outreach ($10k)
More info
smbe.org/idea-initiatives
@smbe-idea.bsky.social
Categories:
💡 IDEA ($25k)
🪂 Non-Parachute Science ($10k)
🗣️ Outreach ($10k)
More info
smbe.org/idea-initiatives
@smbe-idea.bsky.social
📢 Call for proposals - SMBE IDEA 2026
@smbe-idea.bsky.social invites all SMBE members to propose initiatives for 2025/2026 to reduce inequities in our field.
Categories:
💡 IDEA ($25k)
🪂 Non-Parachute Science ($10k)
🗣️ Outreach ($10k)
Deadline: Oct. 10 2025
More info: smbe.org/idea-initiatives
@smbe-idea.bsky.social invites all SMBE members to propose initiatives for 2025/2026 to reduce inequities in our field.
Categories:
💡 IDEA ($25k)
🪂 Non-Parachute Science ($10k)
🗣️ Outreach ($10k)
Deadline: Oct. 10 2025
More info: smbe.org/idea-initiatives
October 1, 2025 at 4:18 PM
❗REMINDER - the call for proposals for SMBE IDEA initiatives for 2025/2026 will close soon - apply by October 10th
Categories:
💡 IDEA ($25k)
🪂 Non-Parachute Science ($10k)
🗣️ Outreach ($10k)
More info
smbe.org/idea-initiatives
@smbe-idea.bsky.social
Categories:
💡 IDEA ($25k)
🪂 Non-Parachute Science ($10k)
🗣️ Outreach ($10k)
More info
smbe.org/idea-initiatives
@smbe-idea.bsky.social
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LAST CHANCE FOR PROPOSAL SUBMISSION!
SMBE IDEA 2026
Supporting intiatives tackling inequities in evolutionary biology
We have funding in:
💡 Inclusion, Diversity, Equity and Access ($25k)
🪂 Non-Parachute Science ($10k)
🗣️ Outreach ($10k)
📅 Deadline: Oct 10, 2025
docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F...
SMBE IDEA 2026
Supporting intiatives tackling inequities in evolutionary biology
We have funding in:
💡 Inclusion, Diversity, Equity and Access ($25k)
🪂 Non-Parachute Science ($10k)
🗣️ Outreach ($10k)
📅 Deadline: Oct 10, 2025
docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F...
SMBE IDEA 2026 call for proposals
SMBE, through the IDEA (Inclusion, Diversity, Equity and Access) task force, aims to address systemic racism, sexism, colonialism and other exclusion in our SMBE society. With this in mind, SMBE has m...
docs.google.com
September 30, 2025 at 2:14 PM
LAST CHANCE FOR PROPOSAL SUBMISSION!
SMBE IDEA 2026
Supporting intiatives tackling inequities in evolutionary biology
We have funding in:
💡 Inclusion, Diversity, Equity and Access ($25k)
🪂 Non-Parachute Science ($10k)
🗣️ Outreach ($10k)
📅 Deadline: Oct 10, 2025
docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F...
SMBE IDEA 2026
Supporting intiatives tackling inequities in evolutionary biology
We have funding in:
💡 Inclusion, Diversity, Equity and Access ($25k)
🪂 Non-Parachute Science ($10k)
🗣️ Outreach ($10k)
📅 Deadline: Oct 10, 2025
docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F...
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🔥 Don't miss the opportunity! Submit your proposal 𝙉𝙊𝙒! 🌈
#AcademicSky #IDEA #SMBE2026
@official-smbe.bsky.social
#AcademicSky #IDEA #SMBE2026
@official-smbe.bsky.social
September 30, 2025 at 2:55 PM
🔥 Don't miss the opportunity! Submit your proposal 𝙉𝙊𝙒! 🌈
#AcademicSky #IDEA #SMBE2026
@official-smbe.bsky.social
#AcademicSky #IDEA #SMBE2026
@official-smbe.bsky.social
❓ Feel free to ask us any queries you may have!
September 30, 2025 at 2:24 PM
❓ Feel free to ask us any queries you may have!
This is a great opportunity to support Inclusion, Diversity, Equity and Access in evolutionary biology.
In 2026 we also have funding for projects in Outreach and Non-Parachute Science (preventing neo-colonial practices in research), to reach both our scientific and non-scientific communities.
In 2026 we also have funding for projects in Outreach and Non-Parachute Science (preventing neo-colonial practices in research), to reach both our scientific and non-scientific communities.
September 30, 2025 at 2:24 PM
This is a great opportunity to support Inclusion, Diversity, Equity and Access in evolutionary biology.
In 2026 we also have funding for projects in Outreach and Non-Parachute Science (preventing neo-colonial practices in research), to reach both our scientific and non-scientific communities.
In 2026 we also have funding for projects in Outreach and Non-Parachute Science (preventing neo-colonial practices in research), to reach both our scientific and non-scientific communities.
LAST CHANCE FOR PROPOSAL SUBMISSION!
SMBE IDEA 2026
Supporting intiatives tackling inequities in evolutionary biology
We have funding in:
💡 Inclusion, Diversity, Equity and Access ($25k)
🪂 Non-Parachute Science ($10k)
🗣️ Outreach ($10k)
📅 Deadline: Oct 10, 2025
docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F...
SMBE IDEA 2026
Supporting intiatives tackling inequities in evolutionary biology
We have funding in:
💡 Inclusion, Diversity, Equity and Access ($25k)
🪂 Non-Parachute Science ($10k)
🗣️ Outreach ($10k)
📅 Deadline: Oct 10, 2025
docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F...
SMBE IDEA 2026 call for proposals
SMBE, through the IDEA (Inclusion, Diversity, Equity and Access) task force, aims to address systemic racism, sexism, colonialism and other exclusion in our SMBE society. With this in mind, SMBE has m...
docs.google.com
September 30, 2025 at 2:14 PM
LAST CHANCE FOR PROPOSAL SUBMISSION!
SMBE IDEA 2026
Supporting intiatives tackling inequities in evolutionary biology
We have funding in:
💡 Inclusion, Diversity, Equity and Access ($25k)
🪂 Non-Parachute Science ($10k)
🗣️ Outreach ($10k)
📅 Deadline: Oct 10, 2025
docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F...
SMBE IDEA 2026
Supporting intiatives tackling inequities in evolutionary biology
We have funding in:
💡 Inclusion, Diversity, Equity and Access ($25k)
🪂 Non-Parachute Science ($10k)
🗣️ Outreach ($10k)
📅 Deadline: Oct 10, 2025
docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F...
Projects may request full or partial support.
Submit your proposal here:
🔗 docs.google.com/forms/d/1we2_wLfq8I4nMxxvWuU-CYlEMhYCcop530BuIjmlhFY
Submit your proposal here:
🔗 docs.google.com/forms/d/1we2_wLfq8I4nMxxvWuU-CYlEMhYCcop530BuIjmlhFY
SMBE IDEA 2026 call for proposals
SMBE, through the IDEA (Inclusion, Diversity, Equity and Access) task force, aims to address systemic racism, sexism, colonialism and other exclusion in our SMBE society. With this in mind, SMBE has m...
docs.google.com
September 10, 2025 at 9:39 PM
Projects may request full or partial support.
Submit your proposal here:
🔗 docs.google.com/forms/d/1we2_wLfq8I4nMxxvWuU-CYlEMhYCcop530BuIjmlhFY
Submit your proposal here:
🔗 docs.google.com/forms/d/1we2_wLfq8I4nMxxvWuU-CYlEMhYCcop530BuIjmlhFY
ℹ️ What do these categories mean?
💡 IDEA – initiatives that enhance diversity, equity & inclusion in science.
🗣️ Outreach – engaging broader audiences.
🪂 Non-Parachute Science – preventing neocolonial practices in research.
💡 IDEA – initiatives that enhance diversity, equity & inclusion in science.
🗣️ Outreach – engaging broader audiences.
🪂 Non-Parachute Science – preventing neocolonial practices in research.
SMBE IDEA 2026 call for proposals
SMBE, through the IDEA (Inclusion, Diversity, Equity and Access) task force, aims to address systemic racism, sexism, colonialism and other exclusion in our SMBE society. With this in mind, SMBE has m...
docs.google.com
September 10, 2025 at 9:38 PM
ℹ️ What do these categories mean?
💡 IDEA – initiatives that enhance diversity, equity & inclusion in science.
🗣️ Outreach – engaging broader audiences.
🪂 Non-Parachute Science – preventing neocolonial practices in research.
💡 IDEA – initiatives that enhance diversity, equity & inclusion in science.
🗣️ Outreach – engaging broader audiences.
🪂 Non-Parachute Science – preventing neocolonial practices in research.
SMBE IDEA fosters projects that challenge systemic racism, sexism, colonialism & exclusion in our community. Past initiatives include training, symposia, workshops & equity data collection — and we’re excited to see new ideas!
September 10, 2025 at 9:36 PM
SMBE IDEA fosters projects that challenge systemic racism, sexism, colonialism & exclusion in our community. Past initiatives include training, symposia, workshops & equity data collection — and we’re excited to see new ideas!